Hong Kong investors have enjoyed broad access to US equities through local and international brokers, alongside dual-listed names and ADRs, while still handling currency conversion and custody. Tokenized US stocks provide a further option, offering direct 1:1 exposure to the underlying share, held in self-custody from roughly $1.
Know before you fund
What Hong Kong investors should know
Funding
In Hong Kong, obtaining USDC usually means converting Hong Kong dollars into stablecoins on a locally licensed exchange that supports on-chain withdrawals, then transferring the USDC to a self-custody wallet.
Currency & FX
The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar; that peg substantially reduces FX uncertainty for an investor whose GM Markets positions settle in USD stablecoins.
Local market
The main market is the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). Tokenized US stocks trade on-chain roughly 24 hours a day, five days a week, outside local exchange hours.
Tax
Any gains may be taxable depending on local rules, and the classification of tokenized securities can vary from that of ordinary shares. This is general information only, so consult a Hong Kong tax adviser.
Yes. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Hong Kong can buy US stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from $1, without a US brokerage account.
In Hong Kong, obtaining USDC usually means converting Hong Kong dollars into stablecoins on a locally licensed exchange that supports on-chain withdrawals, then transferring the USDC to a self-custody wallet.
The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is pegged to the US dollar; that peg substantially reduces FX uncertainty for an investor whose GM Markets positions settle in USD stablecoins.
Trading involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The value of tokenized assets and perpetual positions can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Perpetual futures are leveraged products and may not be suitable for every user.
GM Markets does not offer its product or services to users in the United States, or in any other restricted jurisdiction.
GM Markets does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All investments carry risk including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
